The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers specializing in outreach and a partnership to embed mental health professionals with […]
Story by Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who has love has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:7-8 Several years ago, I came home late, and my […]
Bullard, TX – Bullard High School senior Colin Scarborough has been recognized as a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor earned by just 34,000 students nationwide. Commended Students rank among the top 50,000 scorers who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Longview was awarded a federal grant of $250,000 through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP), which provides resources to hire law enforcement personnel and prevent crime: “Texans deserve […]
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler, TX – When a Tyler ISD senior picks up a welding torch, they’re not just practicing a skill—they’re preparing for a career in one of Texas’ most in-demand industries. For many, that torch leads to a job offer before graduation, dual credit college courses already underway, or an industry certification […]
East Texas State Fair Rodeo nominee for top five in the nation Big news, East Texas! The East Texas State Fair celebrated its first annual opening weekend in September 2025 and is named as a top-five nominee for best medium rodeo in the nation. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is set to honor rodeo […]
